JOSHUA SADRI
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled and passionate bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional service. Talented and skilled multitasker, comfortable juggling competing priorities. Experienced in creating specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Highly knowledgeable about various spirits, drink origins, and classic recipes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Reunion Bar & Hotel
Nashville, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Developed team expertise by teaching personalized engagement methods and attentive communication.
- Monitored revenue and expenses by implementing budgeting practices and cost control measures.
- Created unique cocktail menus to elevate guest satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
- Created employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with vendors to obtain best pricing on supplies.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Social media management and graphic design.
- Event coordination and fund raising.
Bartender
Old Glory
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Managed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down the bar area.
- Represented company in competitions and events.
- Developed new cocktail recipes based on customer preferences.
- Established and maintained relationships with regulars, VIPs, and other industry figures.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Effectively multitasked within a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on proper techniques.
Bartender
Diskin Cider
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with marketing team for promotional materials for each event.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hampshire College
Skills
- Custom drink preparation
- Strong communication abilities
- Menu Development
- Staff Training
- Event Coordination
- Social Media Marketing
- Cost Management
- Inventory
Certification
- ABC/Tips certified
- Patron Cocktail Competition Winner
- Tito's Winter Cocktail Competition Winner
References
- Jen Hosmer - (770) 712-5280
- Zak Boston - (203) 313-3801
- Quint Collins - (817) 996-6943
Timeline
Bar Manager
Reunion Bar & Hotel
02.2024 - Current
Bartender
Old Glory
04.2022 - 02.2024
Bartender
Diskin Cider
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Hampshire College
- ABC/Tips certified
- Patron Cocktail Competition Winner
- Tito's Winter Cocktail Competition Winner
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